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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,898.86, 353,141.04 and 142,728.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,898.86, 353,141.04 and 142,728.90 is: 196,966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,898.86 : 353,141.04 = 142,728.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,898.86/353,141.04 = 142,728.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,898.86x = 353,141.04 × 142,728.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,898.86x = 50,403,432,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403,432,184.06/255,898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,966.22

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